How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Minneapolis cost?

The bus ticket price from New York City to Minneapolis starts at R 2 349. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Minneapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Minneapolis?

The average travel time between New York City and Minneapolis is around 1d 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1638 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Minneapolis?

The number of buses from New York City to Minneapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Minneapolis?

When taking the bus from New York City to Minneapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Minneapolis?

Buses travelling between New York City and Minneapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown and arrive at Greyhound Station, MSP Airport.

Bus New York City to Minneapolis from R 2 521 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Minneapolis on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:45	Chinatown	1d 11h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	2d 5h	00:20	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Minneapolis on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 11h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	00:20	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Minneapolis on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 11h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Chinatown	1d 9h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Minneapolis on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 11h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	18:35	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 8h	06:30	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 9h	00:20	Minneapolis Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:55 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Minneapolis

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 349, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

1649 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 367

Greyhound New York City Minneapolis recent customer reviews

Tickets were oversold, staff was rude, threw us to other contract buses, horrible

Syed Arif S.

6 August 2017

It's convenient. Highly professional

Esther A.

25 April 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 324 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Minneapolis?

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - Chinatown

C - New York Port Authority

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Minneapolis

A - Greyhound Station

B - MSP Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Minneapolis by bus

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Minneapolis cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Minneapolis starts at R 2 349. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Minneapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Minneapolis?
The average travel time between New York City and Minneapolis is around 1d 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1638 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Minneapolis?
The number of buses from New York City to Minneapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Minneapolis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Minneapolis?
When taking the bus from New York City to Minneapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Minneapolis?
Buses travelling between New York City and Minneapolis leave from GW Bridge or Chinatown and arrive at Greyhound Station, MSP Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

R 2 819

14/11

R 2 994

Today

R 3 975

16/11

R 3 064

17/11

R 2 872

18/11

R 2 574

19/11

R 2 521

20/11

R 3 257

The cheapest trip from New York City to Minneapolis was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 521

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Minneapolis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 521 to R 4 272 for a bus ticket from New York City to Minneapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 521, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.